How to Build an App using AI that Can Make $10,000 Every Month (Complete Step-by-Step Guide)

Have you ever dreamt of building your own app? An app that could make you money passively? But you were never able to do it, because you didn’t know how to code? What if I told you that you could build a fully functional, profitable app in just a few hours using AI, without writing a single line of code yourself? How does that sound? It sounds fantastic and money to me.

So, in this blog post, I’ll teach you, how to create a profitable app using AI and make money with it.

This might feel a little complicated in the beginning, but once you get the rough idea of what we’re doing, it will get a lot easier. So, don’t panic and follow whatever I do! I’ve also linked a YouTube video at the end if you find it difficult to understand from this blog post.

Step 1: Find a Viral App Idea

Before you build your app, you need a strong app idea. The secret? Your app should solve a real life problem in a simple and shareable way. Here’s a quick breakdown of what makes an app idea truly viral:

Identify a Common Problem: Think about frustrations or emotional pain points people face on a daily basis. People download apps to solve problems. The more urgent the problem, the more likely they’ll download your app.
Keep It Simple: Your app’s core function should be so straightforward that you can explain it in just a few words. Simplicity makes it easier for people to understand and adopt.
Make It Shareable: If your app solves a painful problem, then users won’t be able to resist sharing it with others.

Example: Let’s say you’re overwhelmed by multitasking, and constant distractions that kills your productivity. Then, a productivity app that helps you to focus on one task at a time could be a game-changer.

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Step 2: Find an App Design to Copy

Designing an app from scratch is a waste of time when big companies have already spent millions perfecting their user experience. Here’s how to copy or we can say “borrow” their proven designs:

Go to Mobbin. It is a goldmine of 100,000+ screenshots from top apps like Duolingo, Spotify, and Netflix.
Search by app category (e.g., productivity).
Pick a design flow that fits your idea.
Copy the entire design flow into Figma for easy editing.

Why reinvent the wheel when you can start with something that already works?

Step 3: Build the App with Cursor AI

Now comes the fun part, which is building the app itself. We will use Cursor AI (get it free at cursor.com) to build our app. Here’s the step-by-step process:

First, download the Cursor AI to your computer and open it. Then, follow the steps below:

Create a Project Folder: Name it after your app (e.g., DeepworkAI).
Create a Context File: This is like the “brain” of your app. Write down exactly how the app should work — from first open to final feature.
Feed It to Cursor: Paste your context file into Cursor’s AI chat and ask it to optimize for clarity.
Generate Code: Use the command npx create-expo-app@latest -e with-router to start your project.
Run the App: Open your terminal, navigate to your folder (cd [project-name]), and run npx expo start.
Test on Your Phone: Scan the QR code with the Expo Go app. Your app is now live on your phone as well!

Whenever you hit an error, just copy the error into Cursor’s chat and ask it to fix it. It’s like having a coding expert on standby.

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Step 4: Set Up the Database and Backend

Your app needs a backend to handle all the data. For that we’ll use Supabase:

First, go to Superbase.com and follow the steps below:

Create an account and click on new project.
Copy the API token into your .env file.
Use Cursor to build login and signup pages.
Then, test it to see if it works or not. Your app now supports user accounts and sends verification emails automatically.

Step 5: Add AI Features with DeepSeek API

Let’s add a powerful AI feature, an in-app chat that helps users manage tasks. Here’s how:

Use the DeepSeek API (get your key at platform.deepseek.com).
Copy the API key to your .env file.
Ask Cursor to build the AI-chat feature using the command: build the AI-chat feature from @DEVELOPMENT_PLAN.md.

Test it by adding tasks directly from the chat, it’s like having a personal productivity assistant in your pocket.

Step 6: Upload to App Store and Google Play

Time to go public! To publish your app:

Get an Apple Developer account ($99/year) and a Google Play Developer account ($25 one-time fee).
Install Expo’s CLI tool: npm install -g eas-cli
Log in to Expo (eas login) and link your project.
Run eas build:configure and choose “All” to build for iOS and Android.
Upload your app following Expo’s tutorial.

🚀 And just like that, you’ve built an app that can make thousands of dollars every month.

Wrapping it up

Building an app with AI is like having a team of developers working for you 24/7. The hardest part isn’t coding, it’s finding the right app idea and making sure it’s simple, helpful, and shareable.

So what’s stopping you? Go build that app you’ve been thinking about and who knows? Your idea might be the next big thing like Facebook or Google.

If you didn’t understand the complete process from this blog post, then check out this YouTube video. It might be a lot easier to understand this entire process.

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